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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,648.77, 38,154.92 and 15,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,648.77, 38,154.92 and 15,073.52 is: 20,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,648.77 : 38,154.92 = 15,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,648.77/38,154.92 = 15,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,648.77x = 38,154.92 × 15,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,648.77x = 575,128,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,128,683.58/27,648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.24

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